Great story, it was meant to be.
I too found my truck in Oregon, was able to test drive but could tell something was wrong so it got towed back to Washington. The first drives you will always remember.
Congrats, Steve
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration